Job Description

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.

Description

Responsibilities:

Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes: developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

General Skills:

Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level. Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout he Software Development Life Cycle Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications. Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools Experience in one or more programming languages Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies. Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages. Experience with one or more communications protocols Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications. Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies. Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices Experience with middleware and gateways Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team. Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Ability to provide user and system documentation as required.


Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

You have experience in software development for Azure Cloud and Agile Software Development. You have experience applying industry web, accessibility, and security standards and best practices to your work that can be adopted by others. You have ability to design, build and maintain stable, secure, and scalable web applications. You have senior application development experience in cloud technologies using OutSystems and .NET on Microsoft Azure. With demonstrated experience in C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, HTMLS/CS/JavaScript. You have experience working in Azure DevOps. Azure Boards - User stories, tasks, sprints, etc. Azure Repos Azure Pipelines - Build, test and deploy to Azure. You have experience working in Azure Web Apps and Functions .NET Core 5 MVC/EF Code Review/QA Azure build pipelines for automated build, testing and deployments You have experience working with Azure Logic Apps. SharePoint Integration SendGrid Integration Office365 Integration Code Review/QA Azure build pipelines for automated build, testing and deployments. You have experience working on Low Code application development platforms such as OutSystems.

Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Planning, Analyzing and Assessing Skills:

You can ensure that ongoing application development, technical work, operations and services are planned, scheduled, executed, monitored and evaluated. You have demonstrated experience analyzing complex system problems and resolving them with minimal impact to the business. You have demonstrated experience assessing clients' information/systems needs and development of information technology solutions which are cost effective and improve clients' program/service delivery.

Communication and Customer Service Skills:

You have demonstrated interpersonal skills to work within a team environment.

Research Skills

You can maintain current knowledge of trends and advances in IT across various computing platforms, including configuration and/or new development, analysis and design techniques. You can work with a high- impact team, on Cloud or new technologies and techniques, supporting research, experimentation with your colleagues.

Scoring Criteria

Price - 30%

Design & Development - 30%

Proven experience in designing, building and maintaining stable, secure and scalable web applications. Demonstrated 5+ experience in full life-cycle development and implementation using cloud technologies Microsoft Azure, OutSystems, .NET. C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, HTMLS/CS/JavaScript, Azure DevOps; Azure Web Apps; Azure Functions; Azure Logic Apps. 5+ years of experience working with and developing for database management systems including Azure SQL Database (Pass) and SQL Server. Demonstrated experience working on OutSystems platform, with a minimum of OutSystems Associate Developer (O11) certification .

UI & Frameworks - 20%

5+ years of demonstrated experience in using markup (HTML5, CSS3, XML) Demonstrated experience in using frontend frameworks (such as Angular, VueJS,React, etc.). Experience in prototyping. Experience in Agile Framework. Experience in applying industry web, accessibility and security standards and best practices.

OPS Specific Experience - 20%

Demonstrated experience supporting Ministry of Finance business areas, knowledge of Advisory, Objections and Appeals, and Tax and Benefit programs. Experience working in a high- impact Agile team leveraging OPS standards and methodologies. Experience with applying OPS architectural and security standards and best practices.

Must Haves:

Demonstrated 5+ experience in full life-cycle development and implementation using cloud technologies Microsoft Azure, OutSystems, .NET. C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, HTMLS/CS/JavaScript, Azure DevOps; Azure Web Apps; Azure Functions; Azure Logic Apps. Experience in Agile Framework. * Experience in applying industry web, accessibility and security standards and best practices.